A magnificent lithographed box with its original label, likely from a French pharmacy towards the end of the 19th century. Its elaborate design, typical of the Belle Époque, extols the virtues of "menthol, cocaine, and sodium borate lozenges" against throat ailments, bad breath, mouth inflammations, and stomach aches. The address on the side mentions the market pharmacy in Duclair (Seine-Inférieure) , reinforcing its regional and historical significance.
✦ Origin: France, Duclair (Seine-Maritime) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1890–1900 ✦ Dimensions: 7.5 × 5 × 3 cm ✦ Material: tinplate, lithographed label ✦ Condition: Very good condition for its age, slight label wear and even patina, vibrant colors retained
A fascinating example of Belle Époque pharmacopoeia – a rare and decorative collector's item, ideal for an apothecary's display case.
